264869 - Housekeeping Assistant - St. Andrews Hospice

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The Role

Are you a compassionate and motivated individual looking to make a real difference to patients' lives? We are seeking a Healthcare Support Worker to join our Orthopaedic team within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. Working alongside Registered Nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, person-centred care to patients throughout their healthcare journey. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills within a supportive environment while contributing to one of the largest and most respected NHS organisations in the UK. We are committed to investing in our staff, providing learning opportunities and supporting career development at every stage. You will be part of a dedicated team focused on delivering safe, effective and compassionate care for patients within the Orthopaedic service.

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Heath and Care Worker visa. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is unable to provide candidates or employees with a Certificate of Sponsorship (COS).

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Full-time, Permanent
• You will be based at Gartnavel General Hospital
• Working Pattern: Rotational Days/Nights
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality personal care to patients, ensuring dignity, respect and compassion at all times
• Support patients with activities of daily living including personal hygiene, feeding and mobility under the supervision of a Registered Nurse
• Observe and report any changes in a patient's physical or wellbeing needs to the nursing team
• Maintain accurate patient records and contribute to effective communication within the multidisciplinary team
• Assist in maintaining a safe, clean and organised clinical environment, including stock control and housekeeping duties
• Follow all NHSGGC policies, procedures and infection prevention and control standards
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, patients, families and carers to provide outstanding patient-centred care
  
  

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

• SVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent relevant experience gained through work, training or personal development
• Experience in a caring or healthcare environment is desirable
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and build positive working relationships
• Good written and verbal communication skills along with basic literacy and numeracy skills
• Ability to recognise changes in a patient's condition and escalate concerns appropriately
• Understanding of the importance of confidentiality, health and safety and infection prevention practices
• Commitment to completing mandatory training and ongoing professional development activities
  
  

What We Offer

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies
  
  

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact: Susan Owens, SCN, on 0141 211 0198 or Susan.Owens@nhs.scot

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

This vacancy may close early due to a high volume of applications. We recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

This post may require a satisfactory PVG Scheme record check.

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.

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